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Danny Dyer Credits Co-Star’s Intervention for Recovery and Career Rebirth

Luisa Bradshaw-White’s intervention led him to rehab, paving the way for his acclaimed return on screen

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Overview

  • Dyer revealed on Louis Theroux’s podcast that a post-National Television Awards night of drug and alcohol use left him unable to put on his jeans and convinced him he needed help.
  • He decided to enter rehab in Cape Town in 2016, inspired by Luisa Bradshaw-White’s insistence that he address his drink and drug problem.
  • After treatment he earned rave reviews for his lead role in the Disney+ drama Rivals and is set to star solo in the upcoming film Three Quick Breaths.
  • He recently walked his daughter Dani down the aisle at her wedding to footballer Jarrod Bowen, highlighting family milestones as key to maintaining his sobriety.
  • Despite encouragement to pursue Hollywood roles, Dyer has declined offers to protect his personal life and maintain his authentic voice.